Ms. Klára Dobrev, the
wife of Hungary's Prime Minister, visited Washington, DC, between June 2
and 6 at the invitation of the Susan G. Komen Foundation Breast Cancer
Foundation founder Ambassador Nancy Brinker, to kick off the 16th annual
Komen National Race for the Cure held Saturday, June 4. Ms. Brinker, the
former United States Ambassador to Hungary from 2001 to 2003, named Ms.
Dobrev honorary international chair for this year's Race.
While Ms. Brinker was
serving as Ambassador to Hungary, she helped raise awareness about breast
cancer among Hungarian women by leading a march over the historic Chain
Bridge in Budapest. The bridge was illuminated in pink for the occasion.
Ms. Dobrev is working
on establishing a foundation in Hungary dedicated to increasing awareness
about disease prevention and the benefits of physical activity to overall
health and wellness. In addition to participating in the Komen
National Race, she met with First Lady Laura Bush, Secretary of Health
Mike Leavitt, Congressman Tom Lantos, as well as representatives of
several civil organizations active in the field of disease prevention.
Ms. Dobrev with First Lady Laura Bush
Ms.Dobrev with Secretary of Health Mike Leavitt
The Residence of the Hungarian Ambassador, decorated
with the national colors and the pink ribbon of breast cancer awareness
Klara Dobrev, second from left, Amb. Nancy Brinker,
second from right, with Amb. and Mrs. Simonyi at the June 3 reception
Amb. Simonyi with actress Joclyn Smith and her husband,
Dr. Brad Allen
Ms. Smith and Ms. Dobrev
Ambassadors Brinker and Simonyi with Klara Dobrev, and CBS
News anchorwoman Rene Sykes, second from right
Dr. LaSalle Leffall, Jr., Chairman of the Board of
the Komen Foundation, speaks at the June 3 reception
Ms. Dobrev greeting breast cancer survivors at the
Parade of Pink, prior to the Race for the Cure
"Desperate Housewives" actor Ricardo
Chavira speaking at the Parade of Pink
Ms. Dobrev and Amb. Simonyi interviewed at the
Race for the Cure
Nancy Brinker, Joclyn Smith, and Klara Dobrev at the
Race
The Hungarian team at the Race for the Cure on June 4
Ms. Dobrev and Amb. Simonyi at CBS-WUSA studios with
anchorwoman Andrea Roane
